In this edition, centre column cross-references highlight related passages in other parts of the Bible and the concordance at the back lists where key words appear throughout, making this edition perfect for anyone wishing to study the Bible closely. The New International Version of the Bible (NIV) was commissioned by the International Bible Society (IBS). Its mission is to reach out to people around the world with a faithful translation of God's word. The NIV was created by the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT), which is an independent body made up of renowned biblical linguists and scholars. This edition uses anglicised text and British selling, grammar and punctuation to allow the Bible to be read more fluently and understood more easily.